Allowable catering charges (if no contract required) has been changed to allow caterers or restaurants that are providing food/beverages for University meetings and events (if no contract required). Catering includes caterers or restaurants (pizza, Panera, Chick-Fil-A pick up, etc.) providing food/beverages for University meetings and events.

Non-allowable restaurant purchases has been changed to non-allowable in-restaurant dining. The P-Card is not to be used for in-restaurant dining for individual meals.

In addition to this clarifying change, a new form, 1252.2.1f, Student Travel Pre-Approval Request Form, is now available. Student travel, including group or single/domestic or international, can be charged to a P-Card in advance of the trip. P-Card charges are allowed for trip registration, airfare, lodging, transportation, and meals per diem. The form requires purpose of the trip, travel dates, destination, student names and designated P-Card account. This form should be completed and approved by the department/school before submitting it to P-Card Office.